Exercise Physiologists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $61,640 +6% vs national
Median hourly $29.63
10th percentile $38,650
90th percentile $72,560
Employed locally 140
National median $58,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,650
    25th
    $50,750
    50th (median)
    $61,640
    75th
    $71,380
    90th
    $72,560

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Physiologists salary vs area income 60% Median Exercise Physiologists salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Exercise Physiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Maine $87,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,390
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,260
    Washington $80,850
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,840
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,380

    Nearby metros — Exercise Physiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,390
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,380
    Connecticut $68,590
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $61,300
    Colorado $61,060

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Pharmacists $152,200
    Physical Therapists $102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Physiologists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Physiologists in Denver, CO is $29.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.23 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Exercise Physiologists salaries?

    The median Exercise Physiologists salary in Denver, CO is 6% above the national median of $58,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Exercise Physiologists in Denver?

    Entry-level Exercise Physiologists (10th percentile) earn around $38,650 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,750.